Superb Cavansite On Scolecite With Stilbite - India (Special Price)

This is a spectacular association of vibrant blue Cavansite on Scolecite with Stilbite. The clusters of Cavansite are large, damage free, and have exceptional color. The entire matrix is 4x3" with the largest cluster of cavansite crystals being 1" wide. Comes with an acrylic display stand.

Cavansite, whose name is derived from its chemical composition, calcium vanadium silicate is a deep blue, crystal forming mineral. It occurs in basaltic and andesitic rocks and is typically associated with zeolites. Discovered in 1967 in Malheur County, Oregon, cavansite is a relatively rare mineral. The vast majority of Cavansite comes from the Deccan Traps (a large igneous province and one of the largest volcanic features on earth) in the Pune Province of India.

Cavansite tends to form deep blue crystal aggregates, generally in the form of balls, up to a couple centimeters in size. These balls are typically found on top of beds of zeolites. Because of its rich color and relative rarity, cavansite is a sought after by mineral collectors.